Hauser was found severely injured in her home after an attorney walking to work heard her screams. She died later at a hospital.

Albuquerque police officer Trish Ahrensfield said Busey is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center on a $3 million bond.

He's charged with an open count of murder, kidnapping, rape, aggravated burglary and tampering with evidence.

Ahrensfield said Busey has an extensive criminal record.

Despite the circumstances of the crime, Albuquerque Police Chief Gil Gallegos said the neighborhood is safe.

"There is no indication based on this investigation that there was any other transient involved, that there are other transients out there lurking in the neighborhood trying to commit crimes," Gallegos said.